NEW YORK, NY —
OSHA Inspection: SCALPEL CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Unprogrammed Other inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Other safety inspection of SCALPEL CONSTRUCTION, INC. in 159 CANAL STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10013 (NAICS 238910). OSHA activity number 341190494.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- SCALPEL CONSTRUCTION, INC.
- Site address
- 159 CANAL STREET
- City
- NEW YORK
- State
- NY
- ZIP
- 10013
- Mailing
- 51 DUNTON AVENUE, MEDFORD, NY 11763
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Unprogrammed Other (I)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 238910
- Employees
- 8
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.403 B01
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.403(b)(1): Employer did not ensure that electrical equipment is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: a) 159 Canal Street, south side, on or about 1-14-16: One employee was operating a submersible pump that was powered through an extension cord that was damaged.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $2000
1926.404 F06
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous: a) 159 Canal Street, south side, on or about 1-14-16: One employee was operating a submersible pump that did not have a continuous path to ground due to a severed ground wire.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $2000
1926.405 G02 III
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not used in continuous lengths without splice or tap: a) 159 Canal Street, south side, on or about 1-14-16: One employee was operating a submersible pump powered through a cord that was not continuous in length, with a splice that was not in a box.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $2000
1926.405 G02 IV
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws: a) 159 Canal Street, south side, on or about 1-14-16: One employee was operating a submersible pump powered through a cord that exhibited a broken strain relief.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $2000
1926.601 B05
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2016
- Abate by
- Apr 16, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.601(b)(5): Motor vehicle(s) had cracked or broken glass that had not been replaced: a) 159 Canal Street, south side, on or about 1-14-16: One employee was operating a mini excavator that had a broken window on the cab. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $1200
1926.1053 B04
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed: a) 159 Canal Street, west side, exterior, on or about 1-14-14: One employee was using a step ladder that was not being used as designed or for its intended purpose.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $1200
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 341190494.
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